Regarding the diagnosis and management of peptic
ulcer disease, which one of the
following statements is CORRECT?
a) In the UK, gastric ulcers are, overall, more
common than duodenal ulcers
b) Alcohol consumption is an independent risk factor
for peptic ulcer disease
c) Peptic ulcers, almost universally, present with
pain as one of the clinical features
d) The presence of night-pain tends to suggest a
duodenal rather than gastric ulcer
e) A perforated peptic ulcer necessitates urgent
laparotomy
